95 points Stephan Reinhardt (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese is deep and flinty as well as complex on the stony nose with its ripe and even stewed peach aromas. Silky, lush and refined on the palate, this is a concentrated yet pure, crystalline and delicate Riesling Spätlese with a long and complex, very mineral and filigreed, lingering salty finish. Highly stimulating and fresh. A gorgeous Spätlese from the famous Hermannshöhle. Tasted in July 2019. Drink: 2020-2045. (Oct 2019)"
95 points David Schildknecht (Vinous): "Fresh quince and lime announced on the nose take on a delightfully sorbet-like character on the palate, at once caressingly creamy and brightly juicy. Bittersweet nut extracts and lightly smoldering, ore-like smokiness harken to the character of this year’s Hermannshöhle Grosses Gewächs. The resonant, subtly spicy and mouthwateringly salt-tinged finish opens up a shimmering vista of crystalline stone. Drink: 2020-2040. (Jun 2020)"
94 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "This is minerally and salty with impressive chalk, dried-apple and pear character and a honey undertone. Full-bodied, sweet and very rich. More like an Auslese. Tangy finish. Drink now. (12/16/19)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "Silky and not overly sweet, featuring an array of spice and mineral notes that frame the core of ripe citrus, quince paste and yellow apple flavors. Very precise, with energy flowing throughout, allowing this to linger on the finish. Best from 2022 through 2035. 259 cases imported. (3/31/20)"
93 points Falstaff (11/23/19).
Product SKU | 334718 |
Producer | Dönnhoff |
Country | Germany |
Region | Nahe |
Varietal | Riesling |
Designation | Spatlese |
Vintage | 2018 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | White |
ABV | 8.0% |
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